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S508 UBL

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,562 mi
Last recorded64,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 UBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 64,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 64,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 63,727 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,970 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 58,221 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

boot floor corrdid

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f fog inop

Fail 27 Jan 2010 54,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f fog inop

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,670 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 50,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,499 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tiy bar bent

Fail 18 Jan 2008 47,498 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tiy bar bent

Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,481 miles

2 front tyres worn to 2mm.(less on edges).

Fail 27 Jan 2006 42,481 miles

2 front tyres worn to 2mm.(less on edges).

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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S508 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 44,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S508 UBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 27 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S508 UBL registered?

S508 UBL is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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